Snapshot: Rebar has been a reliable mainstay in the small cluster of bars on Broadway about a half-mile inside Loop 410. The sprawling space includes plenty of comfortable seating, a large back patio and local art on the walls. The dark alcoves are ideal for quiet conversation, even as other rooms throb with music and dancing bodies. There's never a cover.

Who goes there? Mostly a younger crowd in their 20s and 30s. Some come casual, others are decked out in club wear. It's not a meat market, but it is a spot to meet people.

Behind the bar: Daily drink specials, including some interesting shots, such as Washington Apples. Happy hour is 4-9 p.m. daily and includes $2 draft beer and domestic bottles, $2.50 import bottles and $2.75 well drinks.

Soundtrack: Music every night, ranging from live rock bands to DJs to karaoke. Henry and the Invisibles play Fridays. There's also a TouchTunes jukebox.

Fun and games: Pool table, a few TVs and bartop games, plus beer pong on Wednesdays.

The skinny: With its shabby charm and nightly entertainment, Rebar has a well-deserved following among college students and Alamo Heights residents. Bonus: it's next door to Beto's Comida Latina and across the street from Revolution Room, Salud and the Hangar.